WHAT INSPIRES an accomplished professional to abandon a successful career in finance or law for an uncertain future in the business of wine? Whether starting over as a wine critic, wine merchant or sales agent, the allure is clearly quite powerful. Here are a few case studies of those who chose to make the leap into the world of wine in hopes of greater professional fulfillment—perhaps even happiness—and one doctor-vintner who juggles two demanding careers. Allen MeadowsFinancier turned wine critic...

Source: Wall Street Journal August 30, 2018 18:00 UTC